On December 7, 2011, Tabitha S. Fish, attorney at Saxon Gilmore, attended the International Trade Networking Reception held at the Wyndham Tampa Westshore Hotel. The reception was held to connect exporters with each other in an effort to expand trade in Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida. The Florida District Export Council (FDEC) members have been appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce as advisors and share their international business experience with local exporters.